Are you a positive and creative person looking for a new opportunity to work with children?

GSL Education are currently recruiting a Teaching Assistant to work in one of our friendly local schools in Waterlooville. This school provides highly effective education, therapy, welfare and support for both boys and girls aged from 5 to 16 years who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties as well as other complex needs. This school is currently seeking a positive person to join their primary team working with children in Key Stages 1 and 2.

A suitable candidate will have experience working with children who have complex learning difficulties and enjoy building positive relationships.

Job role:

- Supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and communication skills.

- Safeguarding will be your number one priority ensuring the welfare of the pupils.

- Working with Key stage 1 and 2 aged pupils.

- Working under the guidance of a teacher supporting small groups of pupils with learning tasks.

Job specification:

- Job role: Teaching Assistant

- Full time 8:45am – 3:15pm (Mon – Fri)

- £384.60 - £450 per week

- Temporary to permanent contract

- Location: Waterlooville

- Start date: Sep 2nd

If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you!

To work with GSL Education as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, you should:

Have the right to work in the UK.

Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.

Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.

Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online.